Ep. 5: Xin confronts assassin Mu Ta while General Wang Yi presents a troubling tribute to the Court.
Aired on July 2, 2012
Xin, driven by personal ambition to assist the King, stands alone against the dangerous assassin Mu Ta. At the same time, General Wang Yi arrives at the Court carrying a tribute that appears to destroy all of young King Zheng's aspirations. This dual narrative highlights the immediate physical threat facing Xin and the political challenges threatening the young ruler's future. The events create a tense atmosphere as personal vendettas and state affairs intersect, placing both the protagonist and the monarchy in precarious positions that require urgent resolution.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Xin and Piao train as sword buddies until Piao enters the palace, leaving Xin behind.
- Ep. 2 · Xin encounters fleeing Qin King Ying Zheng during a deadly assassination attempt
- Ep. 3 · Xin and Zheng rely on Diao to escape Heibei Village via a secret route.
- Ep. 4 · Zheng and Xin flee pursuers while missing Lord Changwen at the meeting site.
- Ep. 5 · Xin confronts assassin Mu Ta while General Wang Yi presents a troubling tribute to the Court.
- Ep. 6 · Xin learns of Piao's heroism and Zheng's dwindling allies amid civil war fears
- Ep. 7 · Xin and Zheng Seek Mountain King Aid Amidst Hostile Folk
- Ep. 8 · Zheng negotiates with the mountain king while Xin arrives to escalate tensions
- Ep. 9 · Zheng and Xin prepare to travel to the capital while Jie Shi gathers a massive army to confront Lu Buwei.